Old Testament · Major figure
Jeroham
A name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Elkanah and various priests.
The name Jeroham appears in several genealogies throughout the Old Testament, referring to different individuals across various eras. Notably, one Jeroham is identified as the grandfather of the prophet Samuel, while others are listed among the priests and leaders serving in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. These references serve primarily to establish the ancestral lineages and priestly successions recorded in the books of 1 Samuel, Chronicles, and Nehemiah.
In the text
- Verses
- 7
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 1:1
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 11:12
Where Jeroham appears
7 verses · 6 chaptersIn the same books
- Joel16 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Zichri13 versesA common name held by several men in the Old Testament, including Levites, tribal leaders, and priests.
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